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How imposter 'Made in the USA' websites are cashing in on America's 250th

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By Pavlina Osta Verified
| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
DELTONA, Fla. - As America prepares to mark 250 years of independence, scammers are turning patriotism into profit. Deceptive "Made in the USA" websites are flooding social media feeds with deals on patriotic gear, and some shoppers are already paying the price. Debbie Sayfoot learned that lesson the hard way. She was playing a game on her phone when an ad caught her eye. "I saw this shirt, and it was so pretty on there," Sayfoot said. "I thought, this is great.
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Florida survivors face financial penalty for fleeing domestic violence

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By Pavlina Osta Verified
| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A News 6 viewer couldn't break her lease, even after showing a police report documenting the abuse she suffered at the hands of her live-in partner. Across Florida, survivors can face an impossible choice: stay somewhere dangerous or walk away and absorb significant financial penalties. Leaving with nothing A separate survivor, who News 6 is not identifying to protect her safety, said she left while pregnant. "The final straw was really when he slapped me in my face.
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Two FHP officers arrested for fraud, the loophole that may have let it happen

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By Pavlina Osta Verified
| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
CHAMPIONS GATE, Fla. - Two Florida Highway Patrol officers are out of a job and facing criminal charges after investigators say they billed a private resort community for days they never showed up to work. News 6 took a closer look at how FHP handles off-duty pay. FHP Captain Lenita King and Trooper Maurice Vilsaint were arrested and charged with grand theft, fraud, and falsifying an official document. Champions Gate is a private resort and golf community just south of Disney.
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